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IMPACT OF BUREAUCRATIC ACCOUNTABILITY ON PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF UNITED STATES AND NIGERIA.

This study examines bureaucratic accountability in the United States and Nigeria which emphasizes the importance of effective oversight mechanisms to ensure that public officials (agents) act in the best interest of citizens (principals). The research aims to compare the structures, practices, and impacts of bureaucratic accountability on public service delivery in both countries, highlighting how accountability mechanisms influence governance outcomes. A qualitative comparative approach was employed in this study. Data were collected through secondary sources, including policy documents, acad…